Do you dream of being a pilot. Take to the skies with the largest university-level aviation program in Canada.You’ll earn a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from one of the country’s top-ranked geography departments - and graduate with your Integrated Airline Transport Pilot Licence. There’s no better way to appreciate geography than from several thousand feet above the ground. And your knowledge of geography will be an asset when you’re navigating across continents. Between the classroom and the cockpit, you’ll gain a deep understanding of landforms, weather patterns, and the computer technology behind tools such as geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing.
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
CAD$56,000.00 (US$ 40,252)
per year
Start date
September 2027
Venue
Waterloo Main Campus
200 University Avenue West,
Waterloo,
Ontario,
N2L 3G1, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
Applicants must have completed an Ontario high school diploma or equivalent. Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses includingEnglish (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required). One Grade 12 U Mathematics course (minimum final grade of 70% is required). Admission average: Low 80s. Qualified applicants will be asked to complete a screening process by the Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre that includes a program briefing session, Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certification, and an Aviation Language Proficiency Test (for Permanent Residents and visa students only; the medical certification must be completed prior to writing the test).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.